Bernardo Silva was next to take the penalty, but perhaps due to excessive nervousness, he also failed to score. It wasn't that Lloris saved it; he simply knocked the ball away himself.
This made Bernard feel extremely frustrated, as if he were a sinner, and tears instantly streamed down his face.
If his own mistakes affect the team's chances of winning the championship, he will never forgive himself.
Fortunately, everyone on the team went over to comfort him, especially Lei Ming: "Alright, Bernardo, don't be sad, I'll get that ball back for you."
After saying that, Lei Ming went to the goal again.
This time, they will face the crazy young Pogba. The two are old rivals in the Premier League and are quite familiar with each other.
As a result, Pogba's penalty kick couldn't escape Lei Ming's defense. He not only fell to the ground but was also caught in Lei Ming's arms, which almost caused Pogba to have a breakdown. He felt like he wanted to rush forward and kill the goalkeeper.
Portugal's second striker was Gonzalo Guedes, who lived up to expectations by calmly slotting the ball into the net under the watchful eyes of everyone, earning unanimous praise from the Portuguese fans.
This kid has put pressure on the French team.
The third person to step forward was none other than Mbappe, Lei Ming's former friend.
It can be said that he stepped forward under tremendous pressure, and whether he had a chance to turn the tide depended entirely on this one kick.
After staring at his good friend Lei Ming for a long time, Mbappe took a deep breath, then started moving and paused again, hoping to influence Lei Ming's judgment. However, as expected, when he kicked the ball, Lei Ming made a perfect save in terms of both direction and force, catching the ball firmly in his arms once again.
It’s over!
The entire stadium was amazed by the goalkeeper's penalty-saving ability, and even the opponents applauded him.
Lei Ming saved all three shots in a row; that's incredible.
Portugal's third player to take the field was captain Cristiano Ronaldo, and his penalty kick was crucial; whether they could extend their lead depended on it.
Cristiano Ronaldo did not disappoint either, cleanly and decisively kicking the ball into the goal. Even though France's goalkeeper Lloris fantasized about making a save like Ronaldo, reality did not allow him to do so, and he even missed the target.
That's outrageous, absolutely outrageous!
Giroud will be the next player for the French team.
At this point, he knew very well that it didn't matter how he played, because if the opponent scored just one more goal, the match would be over.
Take a deep breath, then shoot.
Then, without any suspense, the football was once again swatted away by Lei Ming. Giroud was so angry that he cursed. This kid was simply terrifyingly unreasonable.
Pepe, Portugal's fourth player to take the penalty kick, stood at the penalty spot carrying the hopes of all his teammates.
If they score this goal, they will make history.
All the efforts will be realized on this day.
Pepe tried to calm himself down before taking a shot.
"boom!!!"
The ball flew into the goal at a moderate speed. Although Lloris guessed the right direction, the angle was too tricky, and he ultimately failed to reach the penalty kick.
"We are the champions!!!"
At that moment, everyone hugged each other and wept bitterly.
Happiness came so suddenly, catching everyone off guard; even a group of mature men couldn't hold back their emotions.
The substitute players and coaching staff rushed up to join in the celebration, and even some fans couldn't contain their excitement and jumped down from the stands to join in the festivities.
The French players, as the losers, also shed tears of sadness. They were just one thunderous sledgehammer away from the championship!
It's truly a case of "Why did Mbappe have to be born if Lei Ming was born too!"
No one expected that the Monaco team from two years ago would produce several world-class national team players. Looking back now, the Monaco team that dominated the field back then is truly full of talent.
The emergence of players like Mbappe and Lei Ming, in particular, has left many feeling regretful.
The massive Luzhniki Stadium erupted in a frenzy of celebration, with the on-site commentators repeatedly announcing the newly crowned World Cup champions, their excitement palpable. Television stations around the world cheered for the newly crowned World Cup champions.
Portugal has made history, ushering in an unprecedented moment of glory.
In one of the stands, a group of Argentine players fell silent at this moment. Second goalkeeper Martin was staring at the guy named Lei Ming in a daze. In that instant, he seemed to have suddenly realized something. He felt that he was now incredibly strong. If he became the national team goalkeeper, he would definitely be able to lead the team to the championship just like Lei Ming.
Among them was a player whose eyes revealed envy—that was Messi.
Looking at the player named Lei Ming, he was very envious that Ronaldo could have such a teammate. It can be said that Portugal would not have been able to get to where they are today without this goalkeeper named Lei Ming.
He's simply amazing. It's hard to imagine that he can make such solid defenses at such a young age. I wonder how strong he will become in the future!
At this moment, almost the entire world's attention was focused on goalkeeper Lei Ming.
Cristiano Ronaldo is already widely recognized as the world's best striker, but this goalkeeper has truly shone in the World Cup, making him impossible to ignore. Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez, watching on television, was so tempted that he immediately instructed his staff to assess the transfer fee, determined to do everything in his power to acquire this great goalkeeper.
This is definitely the goalkeeper he admires most since Saint Casillas.
At this moment, not only Real Madrid has its eye on Lei Ming, but also the three giants of Serie A, the French Ligue 1 tycoon, Barcelona of La Liga, Bayern Munich of the Bundesliga, Manchester City of the Premier League, and countless other clubs are paying attention to this player. His last transfer fee was only 65 million euros, and even if it increases by two or three times, it would be acceptable.
This is the true value of a World Cup title. It can be said that Reming's market value skyrocketed the moment he saved all the penalties and won the championship. Arsenal chairman Kroenke felt like the air itself was filled with joy.
On the field.
After shaking off many enthusiastic fans, Lei Ming walked up to Mbappe, put his arm around his shoulder, and laughed, "Kilian, let's exchange jerseys. At least you won't lose out. This is the World Champion's jersey; there's only one of its kind in the world."
"You're not at a loss either, I'm the World Cup runner-up! I'll just give you a little extra sweat!"
After taking off his clothes, Mbappe wiped his face before handing them to the other person, which Lei Ming didn't seem to mind at all.
He laughed and said, "Let's go, let's take a picture together to remember this moment. After all, the next World Cup is four years away, and we don't even know if we'll be able to see you then!"
"Tch, even if I don't see you, I'll still be here. Next time, I'll definitely lead the team to the championship," Mbappe said with a sneer.
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